Dr. Xue Gao

Associate Professor

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Biography

Xue Gao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on genome editing, synthetic biology, enzymology, and protein engineering. His work has contributed to significant advancements in the field, including the development of Evolved Cas9 variants that demonstrate broad PAM compatibility and high DNA specificity. He has published extensively in top-tier journals and has made substantial contributions to the understanding of CRISPR-Cas biochemistry. Dr. Gao's research employs innovative techniques for the efficient delivery of genome-editing proteins, leveraging bioreducible lipid nanoparticles. He has also explored the treatment of autosomal dominant hearing loss through the delivery of genome editing agents. In addition to his engineering contributions, his work on biosynthesis pathways in fungi has shed light on the complexities of peptide production, further driving advancements in the fields of microbiology and biochemistry. Xue Gao leads a lab that focuses on applying these interdisciplinary approaches to solve real-world problems in medicine and biotechnology.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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